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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,025.70, 20,734.26 and 8,311.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,025.70, 20,734.26 and 8,311.16 is: 11,468.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,025.70 : 20,734.26 = 8,311.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,025.70/20,734.26 = 8,311.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,025.70x = 20,734.26 × 8,311.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,025.70x = 172,325,752.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,325,752.34/15,025.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,468.73

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